Justice Department lawyers are defending President Trump's unilateral actions by claiming expansive constitutional executive power. However, White House officials and their allies are concurrently attacking judges and the legitimacy of the courts, risking a confrontational scenario between the executive and judicial branches designed as coequals. There are currently 100 lawsuits challenging the administration's decisions, with several judges issuing temporary restraining orders against policies related to civil service firings, access to sensitive data, and treatment of transgender inmates. A recent ruling blocked cuts to funding for gender-transition treatments, reinforcing judicial opposition to certain Trump administration policies.
Justice Department lawyers articulated that expansive executive power within the Constitution supports the legality of President Trump's unilateral measures, amidst legal challenges.
The defense approach taken by the White House officials attacks judges and questions courts' legitimacy, undermining the foundational separation of powers in governance.
With 100 active lawsuits against administration actions, judges have imposed temporary restrictions affecting various aspects of Trump's second-term agenda, emphasizing judicial scrutiny.
Judge Lauren J. King's ruling against funding cuts for transgender treatment highlights the judicial rebuke of Trump administration policies perceived as violating the separation of powers.
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